As I watch the Trainees pass out I remember fondly my pass out 34 years ago. I joined @WestMidsFire at the tender age of 16, as the first black women FFer.
On 11th Nov this year I will retire. It has been a journey and Iโm proud to have served my community, and given my all.
@NationalWoCiPUK @wyp_twilkins Congratulations @wyp_twilkins you are truly an inspiration. Being the first is never easy.. your commitment to not be the last is commendable. The opportunity to rise is an aspiration we should al be able to reach for..
Purple Watch and our Prevention Team are at Manby Close Muslim Food Bank WV6 0QR helping fill food parcels and offer safety advice to all ๐โค๏ธ @WestMidsFire ALL Welcome
Command Group 1 enjoyed a informative visit to BHX this morning. Familiarisation is important for all agencies. Thank you to the Station Manager and his team for hosting us. @harris6751@_siperry@richiemoore6634@WestMidsFire
Year on year attending @WMFSAldridge Fire Cadets Pass Out Parade makes me appreciate the volunteers that make this all happen for the young people. Thank you to Walsall Mayor and Mayoress. For making the occasion even more special. @WestMidsFire
Our @WMFSHeritage Group has an excellent museum display at @WMFSAston, documenting our history and much more ๐ ๐
Read all about their work, opening times, and how to contact volunteers on our website: https://t.co/MV9oY11Kg6
#WeAreWMFS
FDS Officers getting ready with our New MSA BA Sets that go live soon. Thanks to @WMFSAston Red Watch for their support. @WestMidsFire.
Also got to visit the @WMFSHeritage Museum.. for the first time.. definitely worth a visit.. Some blasts from the past for me..
Great to be invited to attend an appreciation event today for the partners that work with Wolverhampton to impact on the #costofliving hosted by the @WolvesMayor@WestMidsFire proud to be working together as a trusted partner
Sharing the stage with two inspirational women was a pleasure. Itโs something I donโt do often, but that is required if we are to learn the lessons of the past and build on the successes. I pay tribute to the late @Wayne_Brown5 who has been a champion for womenโs empowerment..
We were delighted to host an International Women's Day event at our headquarters today.
We heard inspirational speeches from WMFS Group Commanders Samantha Samuels and Ella Warden, and @DrSophieKH from @unibirmingham.
#WeAreWMFS#IWD2024#InspireInclusion
If sharing my story gives any other women the strength and recharge they need to keep moving forward and upwards, I have succeeded in my aim.. #iwd2024@WestMidsFire@INSPIREWMFS
Meet Samantha Samuels, Group Leader at @WestMidsFire, and an incredible woman who has broken many barriers and inspired inclusion on every step of her fire service career.
Read our full interview with Samantha: https://t.co/vhKnNlIphP
#IWD2024#InspireInclusion
The big day is here! The inaugural โWomen In The Shadeโ conference is happening today in Birmingham. Stay tuned for inspiring talks and empowering discussions. Follow the event live on @WomenInTheShade using the hashtag #WomenInTheShade ๐ฒ
Attended #WomenInTheShade Conference today. Feeling inspired by all of the people I met, and motivated by the shared lived experience and history. So proud our Chief Fire Officer @Wayne_Brown5 represented for @WestMidsFire. @KarenGeddesQPM hoping we can keep working for change.